Jobless rate sparks fears for tenants

The Tenants' Union of Queensland says it is concerned Fraser Coast residents are struggling to meet rent payments due to a lack of job opportunities.

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Figures for December 2009 show 6.4 per cent of Wide Bay Burnett residents are unemployed - up 0.8 on the national average.

Tenants' Union of Queensland coordinator Penny Carr says it is a continuing problem.

"Fraser Coast experienced generally over the national average in the unemployment rate so you'd expect tenants their are suffering issues around affordability of housing at an increased rate as well," she said.